Dietary Aide at Hopedale Medical Complex

Hopedale, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Preparation, Customer Service, Sanitization, Tray Assembly, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Teamwork, Time Management, Food Safety

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

DIETARY AIDE - PRN Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC) Location: Hopedale, IL Schedule: Schedule varies with rotating weekends and holidays WHY JOIN HMC HMC offers a supportive, team‑oriented environment with great benefits and opportunities to grow. HMC Offers: * Tuition reimbursement * Starting wage is $15/hr. * Excellent benefits * Wellness Center membership * 401(k) plan with employer match POSITION OVERVIEW The Dietary Aide plays an important role in providing high‑quality service to residents, visitors, and employees. This position is responsible for serving meals, preparing food items, maintaining clean and safe kitchen areas, and supporting the dietary team across multiple departments. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Prepare tray line items including napkins, wrapped silverware, trays, lids, and placemats * Complete food prep for tray line and cooler * Purée food as needed * Assemble trays according to meal requests or physician orders * Stock carts with ice water and iced tea for lunch * Load and deliver carts to childcare, hospital, senior living, and nursing home areas * Prepare puddings, Jell‑O, and salads for the next day * Serve lunch on the tray line * Refill salad bar * Check dates on puddings, custards, and similar items to ensure freshness * Clear and sanitize tables and tabletop items * Empty carts and remove trash * Clean carts, coffee pots, and kitchen equipment * Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen environment * Prepare kitchen and dining rooms for the next meal * Answer kitchen phone as needed * Perform other related duties as assigned JOB REQUIREMENTS * High school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in high school * Strong customer service skills * Ability to work well with a variety of people * Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team * Reliable and dependable * Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays * Food service sanitation license preferred BACKGROUND CHECK & DRUG SCREEN All HMC employees must pass a federal and state background check and a drug and alcohol screening. Testing includes both illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC). WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a kitchen environment with exposure to hot foods, utensils, water, and potentially slick surfaces. Safety procedures are followed to minimize hazards. PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds * Ability to push and pull delivery carts

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing food items, assembling meal trays, and delivering them to various facility departments. Maintains a clean and safe kitchen environment through sanitization and equipment maintenance.